Associated artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Source: Aversion
"Tom Petty may instigate legal action against the Red Hot Chili Peppers for alleged plagiarism. The New York Post reported that Petty’s in talks with his legal team to consider suing the Chili Peppers for allegedly basing their 'Dani California' on his 'Last Dance with Mary Jane.'" FULL STORY
posted June 8, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: The Beatles
Source: Billboard
"Billy Preston, the exuberant keyboardist who landed dream gigs with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and enjoyed his own series of hit singles, including 'Outta Space' and 'Nothing From Nothing,' died today (June 6) at age 59." FULL STORY
posted June 7, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Black Eyed Peas Heading To ChinaAssociated artist: Black Eyed Peas
Source: Jam! Showbiz
"The Black Eyed Peas are bringing their Monkey Business tour to China next month, a rare visit to the country by a group at the height of its popularity." FULL STORY
posted June 7, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Three More Cure Reissues On DeckAssociated artist: The Cure
Source: Aversion
"Three of the band’s middle-’80s albums, the iffy "The Top" (1984), and the sublime "The Head on the Door" (1985) and "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me" (1987), will be remastered and re-released with a second disc of bonus material." FULL STORY
posted June 7, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Beck Reconnects With ProducerAssociated artist: Beck
Source: Aversion
"Although no title or release date, Beck’s official web site revealed that he’s once again working with producer Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, Travis) for his follow-up to last year’s Guero (Interscope). Beck previously worked with the producer for "Mutations" and "Sea Change."" FULL STORY
posted June 7, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Jane's Bassist Rehearsing With Smashing PumpkinsAssociated artist: The Smashing Pumpkins
Source: MTV
"Ever since Billy Corgan announced last summer that he was resurrecting the Smashing Pumpkins, fans have been wondering just who will be joining the revival..." FULL STORY
posted June 7, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: OutKast
Source: MTV
"Sleepy Brown, the Outkast protégé who appears on 'The Way You Move,' will release his debut album, Mr. Brown, September 26. The first single, 'Margarita,' features Pharrell and Big Boi." FULL STORY
posted June 5, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Chris Daughtry Declines Fuel GigAssociated artist: Fuel
Source: Entertainment Tonight
"'American Idol' contestant Chris Daughtry has announced that he will not become the lead singer for the alternative band Fuel.' FULL STORY
posted June 5, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Incubus
Source: MTV
"Incubus singer Brandon Boyd will host the Surfrider Foundation's Celebrity Surf Jam, set for June 10 at Huntington Beach Pier in Southern California..." FULL STORY
posted June 2, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: The Zutons
Source: Aversion
"The Zutons are set to return to the States with a new album and a new record deal. The Mercury Prize-nominated act will drop its "Tired of Hanging Around" Aug. 22 from Columbia Records." FULL STORY
posted June 1, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM
